In autumn, Be Beautiful unveils its Selfish Love
Date Posted: 2004/06/30
Source : Be Beautiful


In September, Be Beautiful set to release Selfish Love: Book 1 and Kizuna – Bonds of Love: Book 2 priced at $15.99 SRP each.

New York, NY (June 30, 2004) – Be Beautiful is pleased to announce its September graphic novel releases: Selfish Love: Book 1 and Kizuna – Bonds of Love: Book 2. Be Beautiful is a brand new graphic novel imprint devoted to romance and relationships aimed at a post-shoujo audience, which includes college age and older female readers. This alluring imprint will release books written and illustrated by some of the most talented female Japanese artists of our time.

Both books are examples of "yaoi"- a popular Japanese publishing genre created by female artists and writers for the enjoyment of female readers, usually featuring relationships involving impossibly beautiful men, and diverse interpretations of the “pure love" concept. Be Beautiful graphic novels offer beautifully illustrated stories of romantic fantasy similar to traditional romance novels.

Be Beautiful books will often contain explicit content, so they are meant for readers 18 years of age and older. These books will be published in a right-to-left page presentation, as the creators originally intended.

Selfish Love: Book 1
Story and art by: Naduki Koujima. Ryuya was only trying to finish his University courses when he caught the eye of the wealthy and gorgeous Orito. As President of the prestigious Honors Society, Orito has the right to handpick his assistant and he's chosen Ryuya! Campus politics aren't the only things on Orito's mind, and Ryuya is shocked to discover that his newfound suitor always gets what he wants…

Size: 5” x 7.375”
Pages: 176 pages, b&w
Rating: 18UP
Genre: Romance/Drama
Catalog #: CMX 67101G
ISBN #: 1-58664-959-0
Pre-order date: August 16, 2004
Street date: September 22, 2004
SRP: $15.99



Kizuna – Bonds of Love: Book 2
Story and art by: Kazuma Kodaka. Ranmaru and Kei were not always the perfect couple. There was a time when Ranmaru was an up-and-coming Kendo star and Kei was shy and timid scholar. What brought these two different souls together, and how did their love grow so strong? Meanwhile, an enemy of the Yakuza abducts Kei's half-brother, Kai Sagano, and it is up to Masa to rescue him. Will Kai and Masa reveal their true feelings towards one another before it's too late? "A romantic epic" - The Village Voice

Size: 5” x 7.375”
Pages: 208 pages, b&w
Rating: 18UP
Genre: Romance/Drama
Catalog #: CMX 66902G
ISBN #: 1-58664-957-4
Pre-order date: August 16, 2004
Street date: September 22, 2004
SRP: $15.99

 

A18 Corporation is the industry leader in mature anime and manga graphic novels. Be Beautiful, a graphic novel imprint aimed at college age and older female readers, depicts stories about love and relationships similar to those found in traditional romance novels. A18 Corporation products are distributed exclusively by Central Park Media.

For high resolution, downloadable artwork and information, please visit A18’s electronic press kit at www.centralparkmedia.com./cpmdb/presskit.cfm.





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